Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. striking tools
8. mallets (striking tools)

Additional parents:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment
4. Tools and Equipment
5. equipment
6. equipment by profession or discipline
7. equipment for science and technology
8. acoustic equipment

Anotations

Scope note:

Mallets or hammers used to make noise, for commanding attention or confirming an action; often used with a striking block. Examples are as used by a judge or presiding officer, or by an auctioneer.